Currently, regional planning processes and tools are limited in their ability to quickly and easily compare alternatives and their multidimensional impacts and interrelationships. MPOs often rely on single-use models, each with its own data dependencies and implementation schedules. This inefficient approach increases costs, extends timeframes, and reduces the reliability of complex planning efforts and investments.

With support from the USDOT SMART Grant Stage 1 Prototyping Grant, BMPO is developing SMART METRO, an innovative regional application of systems integration to create and implement an efficient foundational digital twin platform. Accelerating threats to infrastructure, housing costs, congestion impacts, and population growth pose significant risks to Broward County, Florida. SMART METRO will integrate data science, geospatial analytics, and simulation tools and models for efficient transportation, infrastructure hardening, economic development, and land-use analysis.

Infrastructure Assets: Guideway, Highway Assets, Transit Assets
Resource Types: Code or Software Tool, Guide/Manual
Capabilities: Tools & Technology
Management Processes: Monitoring & Adjustment, Performance Based Planning & Programming, Strategic Direction